One of the most common reasons people give for not putting away pieces of paper cluttering up their office is that they don’t have an appropriate filing system. Organizing office paperwork sounds easy, and in practice actually is, but getting there can be challenging. Part of the problem here is simply slowing down, and giving… Continue Reading »
Those people who go to the gym a lot and eat very carefully are fond of repeating what has come to be a common saying: “The body is a temple.” Temples, of course, are hallowed places where layers of intention toward the divine build on one another, until there is a sense of transcendent peace…. Continue Reading »
As my regular readers are aware, I have been focusing of late on the upcoming America’s PrepareAthon and national preparedness month. As a professional organizer in NYC, I consider it part of my job description to assist my readers and clients to prepare for disasters, including those that take place during the workday. Remember: Fail… Continue Reading »
As I said in a recent post, as an NYC professional organizer, I make it my business to think ahead. That means reflecting on subjects running the gamut from the relatively light, such as how to deal with excess paper in the workplace, to the more serious, such as how to prepare for a sudden… Continue Reading »
I recently spent 4 days with my organizing colleagues in Scottsdale at the annual NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) Conference. As you might expect… it was a very well organized event with time allotted for attending workshops, hearing inspirational keynote addresses, networking, touring the product expo and of course food and drink. As has… Continue Reading »
As you prepare for your vacation, it can be hard to focus on what you’ll be leaving behind as you look forward to the exciting destinations ahead. However, taking some time to put these home organizing tips into action prior to your trip can save you a lot of headaches upon your return! Security is… Continue Reading »